[Python-Dev] Caching function pointers in type objects

[Benjamin Peterson]

2010/3/3 Daniel Stutzbach <daniel at stutzbachenterprises.com>:
> I think I see a way to dramatically speed up PyObject_RichCompareBool when
> comparing immutable, built-in, non-container objects (int, float, str,
> etc.).  It would speed up list.sort when the key is one of those types, as
> well as most operations on the ubiquitous dictionary with str keys.
>
> Is that a worthwhile avenue to pursue, or is it likely to be redundant with
> Unladen Swallow's optimizations?

Perhaps you could explain what exactly you want to do. :) That would
help us make a judgment.

>
> If I can find time to pursue it, would it be best for me to implement it as
> a patch to Unladen Swallow, CPython trunk, or CPython py3k?

Your choice.


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Regards,
Benjamin